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Sofia Cseve Obituary
Sofia Schuller Cseve
February 7, 1931 - May 13, 2021
BLOOMINGTON - Sofia Schuller Cseve, 90, died at 5:08 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at her home in Bloomington surrounded by her loving family.
Her memorial service will be on August 8, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Chapel in the Trees at Funk's Grove, 7054 E. 535 North Rd., McLean, IL 61754, followed by a meal at Sugar Grove Nature Center.
Sofia was born on February 7, 1931 in Mettersdorf, Romania to Friedrich and Margaretha Schuller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stefan Cseve.
She is survived by three daughters: Marti (Jeff) Klawitter, Maryanna (Gary) Leach, and Sandi (Elliott) Embry and one son, Steve Cseve, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Family and friends will remember Sofia as someone eager to share every part of her life. From stories about her inspiring journey to and across America, finally settling in Bloomington, IL, to her time working at Mennonite Hospital for many years, even becoming Employee of the Year in 1972.
She made lifelong friends through her favorite activity, playing bingo. While she loved winning, she loved sharing those winnings with friends and family even more.
Sofia's love for her family was never more apparent than during holidays. Whether it was seeing a dining table dotted with colorful Easter eggs drying before the big backyard hunt, or walking in to smell the aroma of the literally thousands of cookies she baked every Christmas, holidays were the best when they were at Grandma's house.
She could speak seven languages and used this talent to help her grandkids learn to sing and practice Silent Night in German every year for the school Christmas program at Trinity Lutheran Church, where she attended for decades.
Sofia's passion for knitting saw four generations literally blanketed in her love, warmth, and generosity.
It wasn't uncommon to find Wheel of Fortune or The Lawrence Welk Show playing on television whenever going to Sofia's house for a visit, and she loved nothing more than having you sit down and watch with her.
Though Sofia and the experiences her family and friends shared with her will be deeply missed, we celebrate the one-of-kind life she led and take comfort in knowing she is in a better place, hand-in-hand with her husband, doing the same.
Special thanks to BroMenn 6 West, BroMenn Hospice, All Ways Caring Homecare, and Community Care.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sue kagel
June 3, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about sophie. She was one of kind and i loved working with her at mennonite hospital as well as working with maryann. She was such a kind lady! I am glad i had the chance to know her. She was sisters with an old neighborhood friend from years ago too on Oak street. May the family have many cherished memories to comfort them now.
Jane Schweizer Fairchild
May 24, 2021
Sofia was such a kind and sweet woman. I first met Sofia's husband, Steve, when I was 15 years old and worked at the neighborhood bakery at Williams Bakery (behind W. Monroe Street where I lived), as Steve was their baker. I then had the honor to meet Sofia when I worked at Mennonite Hospital in the Computer Systems Department in 1974-1979. Sofia was such a sweetheart to know and converse with. It was an honor to have known her in life.
Estelle @ All Ways Caring HomeCare
May 24, 2021
Maryanne, Marti and Sandy- We all offer our warm condolences to your family during this difficult time. Sofie will be greatly missed. Sending love & prayers.
Lynn Johnston
May 24, 2021
We all lost a legend with Sofia passing. She had so much energy and could work circle around many. Her dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls where fantastic.
Her love for her family was very apparrant to everyone she came in contact with.
Judy (Klink) Marietta
May 24, 2021
Marti, Maryanna and Sandi, your Mom was a special lady... we always enjoyed visiting with her and She was a good neighbor to my parents all those years. Not to mention how many times she stitched me up when I was in the ER!
My daughter was delighted to meet someone who spoke so many languages and enjoyed conversing with her as well.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Cheryl Stevens cline
May 23, 2021
Sandy maryanne and marti
So very sorry to hear of your moms passing she was a very dear and sweet lady my memoirs of her are so many she was very kind to all us kids.
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